Welcome to COPE 550

The Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union Local 550 is a local of over 600 members and 2 bargaining units in Toronto. Our union is certified pursuant to the Labour Relations Act of Ontario as the bargaining agent for healthcare, office and professional employees of the Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre and Closing the Gap (Rehab Express).

COPE Local 550 represents its membership through collective bargaining, grievances, arbitrations and other legal proceedings. The COPE National Union was formed in 2004 after separating from the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). The Founding Convention in Quebec in 2004 established a dynamic and very Canadian Union.​We are a diverse local that recognizes and embraces Pay Equity, Human Rights, Workers of Colour, LGBTQ and Women issues, ensuring all members have equitable & democratic access to representation.

About Us

Benefits of COPE 550 Membership

We are local 550 of the Canadian Office and Professional Employees’ Union (COPE). The Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union — “COPE” — is one of the newest Canadian unions formed when 74% of our membership voted to leave the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) and form our own autonomous Canadian union, COPE. Our union is certified pursuant to the Labour Relations Act of Ontario as the bargaining agent for employees of the Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre and Rehab Express. Our union is affiliated to the Toronto and York Region Labour Council and the Ontario Federation of Labour, as well as the Canadian Labour Congress.

The benefits of being a member of COPE Local 550 are: ​1. Experienced skilled staff representatives with backgrounds specializing in healthcare negotiations2. Access to extensive educational programs3. Representation of COPE members before regulatory bodies such as: the College of Nurses, College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, College of Physiotherapists, the College of Occupational Therapists, etc.4. Representation before administrative tribunals such as the Ontario Labour Relations Board5. Representation and professional assistance with LTD appeals, WSIB claims, EI appeals, etc.6. Access to COPE Legal Counsel

Your local Union officials work very hard for you. Your questions are important to us so please keep in touch. The officials will review our Collective Agreement and consult as required to find the best possible answer to assist you.